Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
alexxmichele
Swing Joined: 4/11/12
#1Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/11/12 at 5:53pm
I'm going to be in New York this weekend for a very short time period and only have time to see two shows... I've already decided on seeing Once, and I'm torn between whether I should see Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies.
Any tips from anyone who has seen either/both??
NYadgal
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/18/04
#2Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/11/12 at 6:08pm
Peter and the Starcatcher is unique, lovely and just an enchanting night in the theatre.
Newsies was... a bore.
"Two drifters off to see the world. There's such a lot of world to see. . ."
WiCkEDrOcKS
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/13/04
#3Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/11/12 at 7:34pmPETER AND THE STARCATCHER, by far.
#4Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/12/12 at 12:41am
PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Don't miss this.
Plus, NEWSIES is going back out on the road so you can catch the tour. Even if PETER AND THE STARCATCHER ends up being a highly-produced regional show (which I think it will), you won't get Christian Borle's performance which is going to be a Tony-winning one.
"The Spectacle has, indeed, an emotional attraction of its own, but, of all the parts, it is the least artistic, and connected least with the art of poetry. For the power of Tragedy, we may be sure, is felt even apart from representation and actors. Besides, the production of spectacular effects depends more on the art of the stage machinist than on that of the poet."
--Aristotle
--Aristotle
mamaleh
Broadway Legend Joined: 5/11/04
#5Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/12/12 at 9:20amDefinitely PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. It is a giddy delight, start to finish--clever, funny, whimsical and everything else one goes to the theater to experience. Christian Borle's manic Black Stache is not to be missed. While I liked NEWSIES, I think it's been overly hyped; same with its star Jeremy Jordan. He's OK, but nothing more.
holdyourbatboy
Stand-by Joined: 3/1/04
#7Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/12/12 at 11:06am
Not to sound like a broken record. But Peter and the Starcatcher is the clear choice.
It is so inventive and refreshingly creative. It will perfectly compliment your choice to see Once and you won't regret it.
As the Capn has already said, Christian Borle should and will win a Tony for his performance as Black Stache.
Orangesaretuesdays
Stand-by Joined: 10/8/10
#8Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/12/12 at 5:12pmWithout a doubt Peter and the Starcatcher!
popcorn
Swing Joined: 4/13/12
#9Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/13/12 at 6:29am
Just seen a clip this might get a tony for best play it looks funny well written piece of theatre.
Peter
#10Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/13/12 at 11:05am
Saw PETER AND THE STARCATCHER Sunday night and was pretty much blown away by the theatricality of the piece. Peter never wants to grown up, he wants to be a boy his entire life, and that's a theme that resonates with everyone. This troupe of actors is so wonderful telling this story. Everyone is terrific. One of the brightest additions to the season.
Saw NEWSIES a few weeks back and was disappointed. Why do so many of the Disney shows always feel so empty, so devoid of heart? Unlike ANNIE, the show it tries to emulate, NEWSIES has few memorable characters and songs that are forgotten once you leave the theatre. Sure all those singing dancing chorus boys are fun, the choreography is pretty terrific, although what it has to do with news boys is beyond me, but the whole thing left me numb. They sure were selling lots of posters and t-shirts though...
The number of people who will not see a show they don't want to see... is unlimited.
Oscar Hammerstein
#11Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/13/12 at 11:56amYea, I'd have to agree with everyone and say Peter and the Starcatcher. As much as I love Newsies, I think anyone who has the opportunity to see more than one show during their trip should make room for at least one straight play.
#12Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/13/12 at 12:24pmI seem to be in the minority here but I loved Newsies. The choreography was fun & had tons of energy. Jeremy Jordan was fantastic on the night I saw him. The other show I saw when I was in town was Once, which was spectacular. That being said, when I get back to the city, Peter & the Starcatcher is tops on my list to see. I love Celia Kenan-Bolger & Christian Borle so I really want to see it.
littlebutterfly10
Understudy Joined: 5/3/09
#13Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/13/12 at 12:33pmPeter and Newsies are my two favorite shows of the spring, so choosing between them is impossible for me, although Peter is also probably one of my favorite shows ever. The buzz around it(on this board, at least) has been a bit quiet, so I'm really happy to hear from people who are loving it. Enjoy whichever show you end up choosing, alexxmichele!
#14Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/14/12 at 6:42pm
I didn't love Newsies or Peter and the Starcatcher but I had a better time at
Newsies
#15Peter and the Starcatcher or Newsies?
Posted: 4/15/12 at 9:40amIf Peter is unavailable see GHOST instead of Newsies. Newsies was boring and empty, like others have said.
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